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2020 Map of Lowman

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Lowman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Lowman serves as the focal point of this mountainous region within the Boise National Forest, situated along the winding South Fork Payette River. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of Miller Mountain and Deadwood Ridge, where a network of forest roads and mine spurs point to the area's industrial history. Named features like Magnolia Mine Spur 1 and Specimen Mine Spur 1 indicate specific zones of historical extraction, while Banner Mine Road connects these remote workings to the main travel corridor of Idaho City-Stanley-SH21.

Recreational and seasonal utility is evident in the transition to winter-use trails such as Elkhorn Loop (Snow) and Twister (Snow). The presence of Kirkham Hot Springs and the Lick Creek-Res Site suggests the area's importance for both natural geothermal interest and organized land management. This survey captures a terrain where steep gulches and creek drainages like Ash Creek and Whangdoodle Cr dominate the geography, influencing the placement of settlements like Aspen Grove and the routes over Beaver Creek Summit.